DVDXCopy Platinum and other DVD Burn and copy issues

[oneway23]

Hey all....really perplexed here..

just got a brand spanking new Plextor PX-708A DVD burner for the holidays with DVDXCopy (platinum no less..look at that Luster!!), and i decided to back-up my Animatrix DVD. I have a DVD-R copy in my hands that works in my PC drive. I hurry to my brand new Sony SLV-D300P DVD/ VCR combo deck. Now, the booklet says it doesnt read DVD-VR, but it DOES read BOTH DVD-R + and -. I'm using DVD-R discs. and lo and behold, it does not read the DVDXCopy I made of the Animatrix. I checked all advanced settings, but I can't for the life of me figure out what the dilemma is. I suppose the Sony box is deceiving, however the player is listed on DVD-Rhelp.com as being compatible. It could be that the DVD-R's are generic (...I think they're called K-Hypermedia) ;although if they were bad, wouldn't there be an error burning onto them in the first place? As I said, they play fine in my PC DVD Drive..thanks for responding Any help greatly appreciated. So lost
Cheers,
Joe

[b1tchm4gn3t]

Dump all that luster!!! (dvdxcopy). No offense but it just plain sucks. Most popular route that I know of you ask?? Dvdshrink and burn with Nero 6 OR Recordnow Max. Better results..and no warning screen at startup. I used to use dvdxcopy express till I was showed the light. Dont feel bad.. shit happens.

[oneway23]

Does changing programs effect the likelihood that the copy will play in the sony? I used Nero 6 and hated the interface, so I now author DVD's and burn with TMPGEnc DVD author, but the player isn't playing either authored OR copied discs.
Cheers,
Joe

[rilo321]

i use dvdxcopy platinum...love it...but everything i burn usually works fine...i have had problems iwth a couple movies...try a different movie and see if u have the same result

and about this dvdshrink is it like dvdxcopy where u get all the menus and special features

[oneway23]

I've tried 2 different movies (Animatrix and Jacob's Ladder). Again, what I'm asking is, whether I use DVDXCopy or DVDShrink, regardless of which program I choose, does that really make a difference as to whether or not the DVD-R will play?
Cheers,
Joe

[b1tchm4gn3t]

It made a difference for me. Now I never get a coaster. All I am sayin is try it.

[oneway23]

DVDXCopy works because I can still watch the disc on my PC, just not on the standalone DVD for my TV. Does DVD Shrink encode and copy?
Cheers
Joe

[b1tchm4gn3t]

I already answered that my first post on this topic....

Dvdshrink and burn with Nero 6 OR Recordnow Max.

and as far as it playing on your home dvd player....do what the rest of us do....TRY IT!!!!

[ddlooping]

Hi all.

...and about this dvdshrink, is it like dvdxcopy where u get all the menus and special features?

You can:
- Backup the whole disc.
- Make movie-only backups (no menus).
- Make a compilation from one or more discs (no menus).
- Split to two discs or more (no menus).
- Apply different levels of compressions to the same title (to apply "Still Pictures" to the end-credits for example).
- Select whatever audio/subpicture stream(s) you want to keep/delete.
etc etc.

In v3.1, coming out in the next 24hours or so, you can even burn if you have Nero installed on your system (it might even work with an expired demo but this still need to be tested).

I use DVDXCopy or DVDShrink, regardless of which program I choose, does that really make a difference as to whether or not the DVD-R will play?

If you use DVDXCopy you're probably burning with it too.
It's burning settings might be what's creating DVDs incompatible with your standalone.
If you'd use DVD Shrink (and even when using DVDXCopy if you do not burn with it), you could choose the software you want to burn with and make sure it is set properly.

If you want to get a feel of what using DVD Shrink is like:
http://www.dvdshrink.info/guides.php

[JakoUK]

I've backed up 10 DVDs with my Plextor 708A and all work fine.
Eg. Terminator 3, 28 days later.

I use AnyDVD to remove the Macrovision etc. and use Pinnacle Instantcopy.

It isn't the quickest but is supposed to give the best quality so it's worth the wait.

I also use the Ritek G04 DVD-r media maybe that could be thw problem.

Try another Media.

Hope this helps.

[dishdude2]

Dvdshrink and burn with Nero 6 OR Recordnow Max.

ok I am with you and following with wide open eyes
but.....
I allready have the movies has been made back up copy with dvdxcopy plat. and I want to redo the copy and I dont have the original
my qouestion is how will you copy the allready copied movies with dvdxcopy plat.
I searched every where for some reason no one answers this question

thanks in advance for your replays

[oneway23]

i thank everyone for their help, and i will be trying dvd shrink...i'll let you guys know what happens..gonna try different media also....one more question; could someone please explain what dma is in relation to these burners and programs? thanks greatly...
cheers
joe